Check out our similar 'Wonders of the Canadian Rockies' or ' Panoramic Canadian Rockies' trip. With fewer inclusions on our CostSaver itineraries, you decide what you want to experience. Visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com

The 2 Jul departure features two nights in Calgary at the Westin Calgary with entry to the Calgary Stampede.

Day 11: Take the Rocky Mountaineer train back to Vancouver. Includes hotel stay in Kamloops, rail taxes, rail personal gratuities and a transfer to the airport on Day 13.
Airport Arrival between 6-8 p.m.
Silverleaf: $XXXX p.p. twin share, $XX single supplement
Goldleaf: $XXXX p.p. twin share, $XX single supplement

Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.

Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).

For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.

Check out our similar 'Wonders of the Canadian Rockies' or ' Panoramic Canadian Rockies' trip. With fewer inclusions on our CostSaver itineraries, you decide what you want to experience. Visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com

The 2 Jul departure features two nights in Calgary at the Westin Calgary with entry to the Calgary Stampede.

Day 11: Take the Rocky Mountaineer train back to Vancouver. Includes hotel stay in Kamloops, rail taxes, rail personal gratuities and a transfer to the airport on Day 13.
Airport Arrival between 6-8 p.m.
Silverleaf: $XXXX p.p. twin share, $XX single supplement
Goldleaf: $XXXX p.p. twin share, $XX single supplement

Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.

Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).

For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.

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About this trip

Snowcapped peaks and cobalt lakes dot this Canadian adventure from the laid-back lifestyle of Vancouver to the dramatic wilderness of the Rockies. Explore the traditions of the First Nations and fur trapping, behold the icy fingers of the imposing Columbia Icefield and meet a real-life Mountie.

Trip type:
Discovery

Trip code:
DIRW

12 Nights

accommodation

17 Meals

12 full breakfasts

5 dinners
(including Be My Guest)

On-trip Transport

All transport shown.

Highlights

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

City tour in Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Banff

Cruise across Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island

Scenic drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Icefields Parkway

View Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Rogers Pass, Athabasca Falls, Sea-to-Sky Gondola, Butchart Gardens, a traditional kekuli built by the people of the First Nations

Visit the ski resort of Chase, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park

What's Included

Dining

12 full breakfasts

5 dinners
(including Be My Guest)

What's Included

Travel Highlights

Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing

Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals

Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Start with a morning tour of historic Chinatown, Gastown and explore Stanley Park. Travel by ferry and visit a family-owned ciderhouse for a tasting before arriving in Victoria.

Hotel

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

Meals

Full Breakfast

Hotel

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

Meals

Full Breakfast

Day 2

Day 3

Victoria SightseeingDay 3 - Victoria Sightseeing

Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens. A representative can answer questions before you explore. Back in Victoria, enjoy a guided city tour before an included your choice dinner with a selection of restaurants to choose from.

Set out for Chemainus, famous for its outdoor murals. Return to the mainland and drive the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Board the Sea-to-Sky Gondola and ride all the way to Summit Lodge, before travelling on to Whistler.

Hotel

Fairmont Chateau Whistler Authentic Accommodation

Meals

Full Breakfast

Hotel

Fairmont Chateau Whistler Authentic Accommodation

Meals

Full Breakfast

Day 4

Day 5

Whistler SightseeingDay 5 - Whistler Sightseeing

Start today with a guided walking tour of Whistler, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics, led by a Local Specialist. Next, meet another Local Specialist, a First Nations ambassador at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Spend the rest of the day at leisure before joining your travelling companions for a Regional Meal dinner.

Meals

Full Breakfast

Regional Meal

Meals

Full Breakfast

Regional Meal

Day 5

Day 6

Whistler – KamloopsDay 6 - Whistler – Kamloops

Continue toward the ski resort of Kamloops for an evening to do as you please.

Sample the best of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive at your mountain resort in Banff National Park. Enjoy drinks and a Local Specialist presentation from a real life "Mountie."

Hotel

Banff Park Lodge

Meals

Full Breakfast

Hotel

Banff Park Lodge

Meals

Full Breakfast

Day 7

Day 8

Banff Sightseeing Day 8 - Banff Sightseeing

Immerse yourself in the glories of Banff. Enjoy a free afternoon before joining your hosts at the Boundry Ranch for a scenic Be My Guest dinner.

Arrive at Lake Louise with a short lakeside talk. Then, climb aboard an Ice Explorer and drive on the massive Athabasca Glacier. Later this afternoon, arrive at your hotel in Jasper National Park before enjoying a Farewell Dinner.

Hotel

The Sawridge Inn

Meals

Full Breakfast

Farewell Dinner

Hotel

The Sawridge Inn

Meals

Full Breakfast

Farewell Dinner

Day 9

Day 10

Jasper SightseeingDay 10 - Jasper Sightseeing

Enjoy a guided walk at Maligne Canyon. Then, embark on a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal). Stop at Spirit Island before returning to Jasper for free time.

Meals

Full Breakfast

Meals

Full Breakfast

Day 10

Day 11

Jasper – Mount Robson – ChaseDay 11 - Jasper – Mount Robson – Chase

Arrive at Mount Robson, the Canadian Rockies' tallest peak. Then, stroll the ancestral grounds of the Shuswap people and view a traditional kekuli winter home built by the First Nations people.

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